October 1, 2021
When people receive disability benefits, this question naturally comes up. People who are facing a disability may be making less than they have in the past, or they may be receiving more income than they did before. That can often be true in situations where someone receives a lump-sum disability payment. Disability can directly affect your taxes, but the tax…
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September 18, 2021
When you're facing a disability, disability programs like Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and your employer’s long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan can be beneficial. They could provide you with the income, support, and resources you need to pay your bills and move forward with your life. But to qualify for them, you'll need to accurately complete an application.…
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September 17, 2021
When you’re facing a disability, income matters. It can help you cover important expenses and take care of day-to-day needs. That’s why the Social Security Administration offers programs such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). But these programs come with strict rules about how your income and your spouse’s income could affect any benefits. And…
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September 12, 2021
CBD is a compound found in cannabis that may help people with a wide range of health concerns. It’s been used to help with anxiety, stress, and depression. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, it could even help reduce the side-effects of anti-seizure medications. It’s clear that CBD has many potential benefits, but research is still ongoing. Since CBD use is…
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September 1, 2021
By: Milan Rada, Esq. with John Hewson, Esq. The Legal Report has often covered the requirements of obtaining a ¾ Accidental Disability Retirement pension versus a ½ Performance of Duty Disability pension. In order to qualify for either of these disability retirement benefits the applicant must prove he or she is permanently incapacitated for the performance of the full duties…
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June 1, 2021
By: Milan Rada, Esq. with John Hewson, Esq. It was our esteemed privilege to once again address the executive board, and the delegate and trustee bodies at the most recent educational seminar presented by the PBA. These opportunities are always fantastic for both us and the leadership body to have the chance to discuss the important issues that affect all…
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May 1, 2021
By: Milan Rada, Esq. with John Hewson, Esq. As the past year has taught us, we must remain ever vigilant in protecting ourselves from the uncertainties that the world possesses. In 2019, we never would have envisioned writing articles about protecting members from the dangers of a pandemic or dealing with the aftereffects of a disease that has ravaged the…
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March 1, 2021
By: Milan Rada, Esq. with John Hewson, Esq. Being an attorney carries responsibilities that can entail daunting tasks when you begin to factor in all the potential issues that can crop up in a particular case. Representing clients in disability cases such as the cases that we work on share many concerns. And to a very large degree, our job…
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January 1, 2021
By: Milan Rada, Esq. with John Hewson, Esq. All members should already be aware of the Medical Review procedure that exists to challenge a decision of the Department’s Police Surgeons on several issues. However, it is always important, especially at the beginning of a new year to remind you of the process. For starters, this is a right of each…
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December 1, 2020
By: Milan Rada, Esq. with John Hewson, Esq. As 2020 comes to a close, it goes without saying that we have all experienced some degree and level of hardship when it comes to COVID-19. Unfortunately, some of us have known people or even loved ones that have been terribly sick or even passed away due to the effects of this…
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